Dental Solutions of South Florida — Website Visual Reference Physician Referral Page
348 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables (305) 447-9199 dentistry@lesliehallerdmd.com
Español · English

# Your patients may have an airway problem you can’t fix. Perhaps we can.

Dr. Leslie Haller, DMD specializes exclusively in airway dentistry — functional tongue tie diagnosis and release, arch expansion, laser tonsil treatment, nasal release therapy, and snoring treatment. Many of the patients in your practice with chronic unexplained symptoms have an unaddressed oral airway component. We are here to be a trusted referral partner.

Dr. Leslie Haller, DMD
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
DMD, 1992 · 30+ years in airway dentistry exclusively
Board Certified — Dental Sleep Medicine
American Sleep & Breathing Academy (ASBA)
Board Certified Laser Dentist
Academy of Laser Dentistry — only in Florida
AMD · Homeoblock · Vivos certified
Trained by Drs. Felix Liao & Belfor
Hundreds of frenectomies performed
Functional tongue tie release — all ages
Published researcher
Journal of Rare Disorders, 2016
Our commitment to you
How we work with referring providers
We report back
After every evaluation and treatment session, we send a detailed summary to your office. You are kept in the loop throughout — your patient relationship is preserved.
Direct line to Dr. Haller
Referring physicians can reach Dr. Haller directly by phone or email for case discussion, clinical questions, or co-management. We are a collaborative partner, not a black box.
Prompt appointments
Referred patients are prioritized for prompt scheduling. We understand that a referral represents trust — we honor that by taking care of your patient quickly and well.
We refer back
When a patient needs ENT evaluation, sleep study, myofunctional therapy, or other specialist care, we coordinate and refer. We see ourselves as one member of the care team.
Who should refer to us
The patients in your practice who may have an unaddressed airway component
Airway problems in adults and children present across virtually every medical specialty — often disguised as something else. Here is what to look for in your patient population.
Pediatricians, Family Medicine & Osteopaths
Tongue tie · ADHD · Mouth breathing · Growth & development
Consider referring patients with:

- Infants with breastfeeding difficulty, poor latch, or colic
- Children snoring at any level — any snoring warrants evaluation
- ADHD diagnosis — especially if sleep is also disrupted
- Mouth breathing, crowded teeth, or narrow palate
- Speech delay or difficulty with specific sounds
- Bedwetting beyond expected age
- Forward head posture or behavioral concerns
- Toddlers or young children — "fix before six" is ideal
- Our treatments pair well with craniosacral therapy

What we offer: CO2 laser tongue tie release (infants from 2 days old), functional arch expansion, Myo Munchee and Healthy Start systems, laser tonsil treatment, full airway evaluation. We communicate findings and coordinate with your office throughout.
ENTs & Otolaryngologists
Tonsils · Adenoids · Nasal obstruction · Snoring
Consider referring patients with:

- Enlarged tonsils — before recommending tonsillectomy
- Snoring without confirmed sleep apnea
- Chronic sinusitis and nasal obstruction not responding to medication
- Deviated septum symptoms — as a non-surgical first step
- Patients who declined or are anxious about surgical options
- Children with recurrent tonsillitis or ADHD-like behavior

What we offer: CO2 laser tonsil decontamination (non-surgical tonsil reduction), laser snoring treatment, NRT for nasal passage release, arch expansion. We report findings and coordinate surgical referral when indicated.
Sleep Physicians & Pulmonologists
OSA · UARS · CPAP intolerance · Sleep-disordered breathing
Consider referring patients with:

- CPAP intolerance or abandonment — custom MAD as alternative
- Mild to moderate OSA seeking non-CPAP options
- UARS — especially women presenting as anxiety or insomnia
- Patients interested in long-term structural resolution
- Children with sleep-disordered breathing or suspected airway issues
- Patients with bruxism, nocturia, or resistant hypertension

What we offer: Custom MAD devices (billable to medical insurance), epigenetic arch expansion for structural resolution, tongue tie evaluation, myofunctional therapy coordination. We monitor AHI progress and communicate with your office throughout.
Psychiatrists & Mental Health Providers
Depression · Anxiety · ADHD · Brain fog · Mood disorders
Consider referring patients with:

- Depression or anxiety not responding to treatment as expected
- ADHD — especially with disrupted or unrefreshing sleep
- Chronic brain fog or cognitive complaints
- Patients who report never waking rested
- Mood dysregulation in children with snoring or mouth breathing
- Patients with tinnitus, fatigue, or somatic complaints without clear cause

The connection: Chronic sleep deprivation from airway obstruction directly drives mood dysregulation, impaired memory consolidation, emotional dysregulation, and treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. Restorative sleep requires an open airway. Treating the airway often produces meaningful psychiatric improvement alongside other treatment.
Chiropractors
Posture · Neck pain · TMJ · Cranial restriction · Forward head
Consider referring patients with:

- Chronic forward head posture not resolving with spinal care
- Persistent neck, shoulder, and upper back tension
- TMJ pain, clicking, or jaw asymmetry
- Patients with a history of head trauma, whiplash, or facial injury
- Facial asymmetry or chronic head tilt
- Children with asymmetrical development or head-turning preference
- Patients with unexplained cranial symptoms after adjustment

The connection: Tongue tie causes the tongue to sit low in the mouth rather than on the palate. This disrupts the natural balance of forces on the jaw and cranium — leading to forward head posture, neck tension, and TMJ dysfunction that responds poorly to spinal adjustment alone. Releasing the tongue tie and retraining with myofunctional therapy often resolves the postural component that keeps returning to your table.
Neurologists & Concussion Specialists
Post-concussion syndrome · TBI · Cranial restriction · Headaches
Consider referring patients with:

- Post-concussion syndrome — persistent headaches, brain fog, or cognitive symptoms beyond expected recovery
- History of traumatic brain injury with ongoing cranial symptoms
- Chronic headaches following head or facial trauma
- Tinnitus, visual disturbances, or balance issues after head injury
- Nasal obstruction or facial asymmetry following facial trauma
- Patients with sports concussion history — especially repeated impacts
- Sleep disruption as part of post-concussion presentation

The connection: Head and facial trauma — including concussion — can jam cranial bones at the suture lines in ways that never fully resolve. The resulting cranial restriction impedes cerebrospinal fluid flow and cranial rhythm, contributing to the headaches, brain fog, tinnitus, and cognitive symptoms that define post-concussion syndrome. Nasal Release Therapy (NRT) releases these restrictions from inside the nasal passage — often producing meaningful improvement in symptoms that have plateaued with standard neurological care.
Cardiologists, Internists & General Practitioners
Hypertension · Metabolic · Fatigue · Chronic disease
Consider referring patients with:

- Resistant hypertension — especially with snoring or poor sleep
- Metabolic syndrome or weight gain despite lifestyle changes
- Chronic fatigue not explained by laboratory findings
- Acid reflux — particularly nocturnal, resistant to PPI therapy
- Nocturia — especially if associated with snoring or disrupted sleep
- Atrial fibrillation in a patient with untreated sleep apnea

The connection: Untreated sleep apnea and airway restriction are upstream causes of resistant hypertension, metabolic dysregulation, acid reflux, and nocturia — via well-documented mechanisms (ANP, sympathetic activation, negative thoracic pressure, leptin/ghrelin disruption). If these patients are also poor sleepers, an airway evaluation is warranted.
Our treatments at a glance
What we can do for your referred patients
CO2 Laser Tongue Tie Release
For infants, children, and adults. Anterior and posterior ties. Safe from 2 days old. No sutures, no bleeding, no anesthesia for infants. Hundreds of releases performed. Coordination with lactation consultants and myofunctional therapists.
Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatment
Custom MAD devices (billable to medical insurance with sleep study). Epigenetic arch expansion for structural resolution. Laser snoring treatment — 5–10 minutes, no downtime, results in 1–5 days. CPAP alternatives for intolerant patients.
CO2 Laser Tonsil Decontamination
Non-surgical tonsil reduction via fractional CO2 laser. Eliminates chronic bacterial biofilm in tonsillar crypts. Tonsils measurably reduce within days. Often effective where antibiotics have failed. Coordinated with ENT throughout.
Nasal Release Therapy (NRT)
Balloon-assisted cranial restriction release through the nasal passage. Particularly effective for patients with head or facial trauma history, difficult birth, or chronic nasal obstruction not responding to other treatment. 6–8 sessions, cumulative results.
Epigenetic Arch Expansion
Non-surgical widening of the dental arch and nasal passages in adults and children. Trained directly with Dr. Felix Liao, Dr. Theodore Belfor, Vivos, and AHS. Custom protocol per patient. 12–24 months. Often eliminates need for nightly CPAP or MAD.
Children's Airway & Orthodontics
Functional appliances, traditional expanders (fixed and removable), ALF appliance, Myo Munchee, Healthy Start habit corrector. "Fix before six" is ideal. Coordination with pediatricians, ENTs, speech therapists, and myofunctional therapists.
A note from Dr. Haller
"The patients I see most often are the ones who have been everywhere else first. They've seen their internist, their ENT, their psychiatrist, their chiropractor — and nobody has connected the dots to the airway. I am not trying to replace any of those providers. I am trying to be the missing piece that makes everything else work better."
— Dr. Leslie Haller, DMD · Harvard DMD · Board Certified Laser Dentist & Dental Sleep Medicine
We preserve your patient relationship
Dr. Haller does not practice general dentistry. Every patient referred to us remains your patient — we are a specialist service, not a primary care replacement. We send detailed reports after every evaluation, keep you informed of treatment progress, and facilitate return referrals when needed.
Lunch & learn available
Dr. Haller is available to present to your practice team — explaining airway dentistry, what to look for in your patient population, and how the referral process works. These sessions are free and can be scheduled at your convenience. Contact us to arrange.
Making a referral
How to refer a patient — it's simple
1
Call or email us
Call (305) 447-9199 or email dentistry@lesliehallerdmd.com. Let us know the patient's name, your clinical concern, and any relevant history.
2
We see your patient promptly
Referred patients are prioritized. A full evaluation is conducted — airway, tongue tie, jaw, sleep history, and any relevant imaging.
3
We report back to you
A written summary of findings, recommendations, and treatment plan is sent to your office. We remain available for case discussion throughout.
Direct contact
(305) 447-9199
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Ask for Dr. Haller's referral line
dentistry@lesliehallerdmd.com
Email referrals responded to within one business day
Location
348 Alhambra Circle
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Serving all of South Florida — Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Brickell, Pinecrest, and surrounding areas
www.DentalSolutionsSouthFlorida.com